This Saturday night The Tulsa Project’s very own Independent Cause presents its first ever “New Music Showcase”. The show takes place at Eclipse (6th street one block east of Peoria in the heart of the Pearl District) at 9pm, and features four up-and-coming local acts:Lunar City, Low Litas, The Parakeet Chiefs, and Ruby Blume. Haven’t checked them out yet? That’s what we’re here for. All proceeds benefit Tulsa Girls’ Art School (TGAS).
Ruby Blume
Ruby gets the show started on Saturday with her brand of folksie, romantic pop.
Ruby brings new meaning to the words: siren, crooner and chanteuse. Its not hard to recognize a hint of Regina Spektor’s influence along with some Joanna Newsom, but Ruby adds new dimension by intermixing those more modern styles with those of vocalists from a bygone time. Shades of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald give Ruby a unique sound that is all her own. –IC
Lunar City
As a counterpoint to the lighthearted whimsy of Ruby Blume, we bring Lunar City’s gloomy spook rock sensibilities to the table.
The haunting vocals of Luke Melton have always reminded me of Jack Skellington, a swelling baritone. Complimenting his haunting tones is Leah Long, a lovely, feminine counterpart. The two together evoke decidedly dark and Gothic images. Backed with drums, guitars, and keyboards this band is a fun departure from your regular indie-dream-pop-boy-girl vocal lineup. –IC
We hope you’ll join us this Saturday as we present some of the best up-and-coming music acts from the Tulsa area. We’re excited to showcase one of Tulsa’s greatest assets: it’s musical talent.
Once again, 9pm Saturday, May 8th, at Eclipse in the Pearl District [map]. All proceeds benefit Tulsa Girls’ Art School (TGAS). For more info hit up Independent Cause.
2 comments
Hey Michael,
I just came across your web site. Nice and stylish. I’m a member of the Pearl District Association, and pleased to see when Pearl businesses (esp. the creative ones) get a mention. We’re trying to get quite a lot done over here, and if you’re looking for material you might like to drop by at one our monthly meetings – second Tuesdays each month at 6pm at the Boathouse (or the ‘Central Center in Centennial Park’ as the City insists on calling it). Neighborhood meetings may not sound too sexy, but it’s a good place to find out what’s going on in the world of urban revitalization.
Good luck with the Project.
Jamie
Jamie,
Thanks for checking out the site! Supporting awesome local vitality is what this site is all about, and I hope you’ll pass the word around.
I just might show up at that neighborhood meeting, I’d love to see what’s going on.
-Michael
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